Recent cracks in Manchester City's once-stable foundation indicate that the bond between Pep Guardiola and his squad may be fraying. Under Pep Guardiola, Manchester City has become synonymous with success,

For once Pep Guardiola is making the wrong kind of history. For the first time in his managerial career it is four defeats on the spin for the 12-time league winner. Five points off the Premier League summit,

Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City's Premier League title hopes may be slipping away after suffering a fourth consecutive defeat for the first time in his career, allowing Liverpool to go five points clear at the top.